This is my second time here, my first experience was over a year ago and it wasn't a good one.
Coming here today was accidental, I intended to go to Sansotei but it is closed on Sundays so I decided to give Santouka a second chance.
We arrived at 4pm, there was no lineup outside and in the store there were about 4 empty tables, so we were seated right away. We didn't receive menus until I asked for it but I think that is because it was a server that seated us and not the designated hostess.
The server that took our orders was attentive and our order arrived within 5 minutes, pretty quick. I ordered miso ramen with less salt and egg on the side while my partner ordered the Kara miso ramen with less salt. We also ordered the melon soda with ice cream because it sounded intriguing.
The ramen were decently sized and was perfect with less salt (the last time I ordered ramen, it was without modifications and was too salty to be enjoyable) . The bamboo and ear wood mushrooms gave both ramen a nice texture. The only thing that can be improved upon is the amount of meat that is included in the bowl. For the price, I'd expect a little more meat.
As for the melon float, it was interesting but I prefer the soda without ice cream.
Overall this visit has been pleasant and I will come back when I am craving ramen.